This July in Manchester, Vermont, just over the New York border, WEQX and Whirlygig Music Present the 7th annual Dead of Summer Music Festival.
From July 9-12 at Hunter Park, nestled on 25 grassy acres in the Green Mountains, attendees will enjoy four days of live music featuring 21 bands on two stages, with options for RV camping and tent camping.

This family and kid-friendly festival also offers yoga, activities for kids, including a special kids set and tie dying. You’ll find more than 20 vendors, a 21+ cash bar, food trucks, clothing, art, jewelry, crafts and event an 18 hole disc golf course on-site.

Gates open at 4 PM on Thursday July 9th with early entry pass at this rain or shine event.
Dead of Summer Music Festival 2026 Lineup
Pink Talking Fish Are Dead Ensemble (Special guests TBA)
Leftover Salmon
God Street Wine
Steely Dead
Jerry’s Middle Finger
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
Splintered Sunlight
Brown Eyes Women
Dead Man’s Waltz
Deadgrass
Jatoba
Mystic Dead- Plays In The Dark
Rhapsody- The Music of Queen
Saints and Liars
Soggy Po’ Boys
Terrafunk- Tribute to the Meters
Creamery Station
Picky Bastards
Way Up South
Jeff Black Band
Krishna Guthrie Band
Andy The Music Man-Kid’s Set
For full lineup, complete schedule, single day, 3 and 4-day tickets, and all additional info, visit deadofsummermusicfestival.com
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